That would be soot. You
need to trim the wick before you light it...each time! A candle wick should
only be 1/4" when lit. This will help to prevent soot build up on the
container.
You burned your what?
Do me a favor and
remember that container candles get hot. Always put candles on a heat
resistant surface. I've seen scorched tables, and melted TV tops, all from a
candle that sat there a little too long.
Candles have memory?
That's right. When you
burn a container candle for the first time, it remembers how far across the
surface it melted. For best results let the entire surface liquefy before
extinguishing. No one likes candle "hang up" (the wax left on the sides of
the jar).
I bought
all of these candles, now where do I put them?
Candles are best stored
in the refrigerator. Simply store them in an airtight container and the
scent will be as wonderful as when you first brought them home. Don't freeze
them (they will break), but keep them cool.
How did you splatter
wax all the way over there?
When it comes time to
blow out the votive candle that you've fallen in love with, remember to
place a finger in front of your lips. This prevents a gust of air from
splattering the wax pool when you blow.
What,
your pillar is leaking?
Don't you just
hate it when you're burning a pillar and the next thing you know it's
leaking all over your table? Then you spend the next 4 days trying to chip
off the hardened wax...well here's the key to successfully burning a
freestanding candle. As the candle begins to soften simply mold the outside
layer of wax in toward the center of the candle. This allows the melted wax
to pool inside the candle instead of on your table.
